Limeum fruticosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 351 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292851
Common Names
- Limeum fruticosum
- Fruticosum Limeum
- Fruticosum Sea Purslane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Limeum fruticosum (also called shrubby limeum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Limeum fruticosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Limeum fruticosum flower is small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Limeum fruticosum is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Limeum fruticosum
Limeum fruticosum can be found in South Africa.
Limeum fruticosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limeum fruticosum?
Limeum fruticosum
What is the common name of Limeum fruticosum?
Fruticosum
What is the family of Limeum fruticosum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Limeum genus
Limeum fenestratum, Limeum argutecarinatum, Limeum myosotis, Limeum sulcatum, Limeum viscosum, Limeum pauciflorum, Limeum pterocarpum, Limeum diffusum, Limeum obovatum, Limeum fruticosum, Limeum africanum, Limeum arenicolum, Limeum aethiopicum, Limeum deserticolum, Limeum dinteri, Limeum humifusum, Limeum rhombifolium, Limeum subnudum, Limeum telephioides, Limeum praetermissum,
Species in the Limeaceae family
Limeum fenestratum, Limeum argutecarinatum, Limeum myosotis, Limeum sulcatum, Limeum viscosum, Limeum pauciflorum, Limeum pterocarpum, Limeum diffusum, Limeum obovatum, Limeum fruticosum, Limeum africanum, Limeum arenicolum, Limeum aethiopicum, Limeum deserticolum, Limeum dinteri, Limeum humifusum, Limeum rhombifolium, Limeum subnudum, Limeum telephioides, Limeum praetermissum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-700122: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.